"Kim and I created King," Alexis said. "When we were something other than what we are now. The Elders sent us to the Underworld, but you can be assured it was something more powerful that decreed it." His eyes flickered red.

"While we were there we learned some secrets," I said carefully. I didn't want my eyes to start bleeding.

"Secrets that would upset the balance," Alexis said. "Secrets that we intend to share with you."

Everyone gasped, but no one dared to ...